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Topic: 19 BTC/$14k scam by coinmixer.net/HotSwap (Read 1205 times)

sr. member
Activity: 448
Merit: 250
December 24, 2016, 09:42:55 PM
#16
This name: [email protected] is well known for scams in Bitcoin world, I am amazed that this guy is able to pull scams one after the another and no one is really doing noticeable to stop him , i remember someone doxed him with all details also including his pics , cant anyone take legal actions against him?
member
Activity: 76
Merit: 10
December 22, 2016, 11:29:23 AM
#14
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It was discovered that this guy is a serial scammer over a year ago. A simple search of scam accusations would have allowed you to see this yourself.
Agree to all said here, it was stupid not to search first. Hope this thread helps someone else in future ...

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Or you should probably avoid "Mixers" altogether.
What is "reputable" mixer anyway? I read ppl saying bitcoinfog but its also semi scam (often down and losing coins). I also read "use LTC<>BTC ... exchange" but it's silly, as long as exchanges keep infinite logs about address-in and -out (and they do of course). So, what are real options to anonymize btc?

Best bet is using CoinJoin or waiting until TumbleBit is implemented fully.
newbie
Activity: 2
Merit: 0
December 22, 2016, 08:41:48 AM
#13
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It was discovered that this guy is a serial scammer over a year ago. A simple search of scam accusations would have allowed you to see this yourself.
Agree to all said here, it was stupid not to search first. Hope this thread helps someone else in future ...

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Or you should probably avoid "Mixers" altogether.
What is "reputable" mixer anyway? I read ppl saying bitcoinfog but its also semi scam (often down and losing coins). I also read "use LTC<>BTC ... exchange" but it's silly, as long as exchanges keep infinite logs about address-in and -out (and they do of course). So, what are real options to anonymize btc?
legendary
Activity: 2688
Merit: 1192
December 15, 2016, 02:26:16 AM
#12
There goes 19 BTC to scammer's wallet.

Please never use an unknown Mixer, always use a trusted mixer that has been guaranteed legit by the community such as Bitmixer and Cryptomixer.
Avoid any other mixer that doesn't have any trust from the community.

I'm sorry for you loss, Dude Sad

Or you should probably avoid "Mixers" altogether. In the offline world those places are known as money launderers and if you're going to hand your money over to criminals then you will lose it like this. You may aswell of handed your money to a random stranger and said, can you please go and deposit this in my bank account. Sorry for your loss, but just a little research would have prevented it.
copper member
Activity: 2996
Merit: 2374
December 13, 2016, 12:47:27 PM
#11
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/alts-of-moriartybitcoin-lenny-and-hotswap-1159906

It was discovered that this guy is a serial scammer over a year ago. A simple search of scam accusations would have allowed you to see this yourself.
copper member
Activity: 686
Merit: 603
Electricity is really just organized lightning
December 13, 2016, 12:41:37 PM
#10
I will be randomly dropping messages in case I need a help from a DT member,hope you don't mind that. Smiley

Not a problem. If I can help, I will Smiley


I might, since I'm already in the process of launching something of my own which I believe will be a nice add-on to your collection. Smiley

Interesting. Looking forward to seeing this, whatever it might be! Cheesy
legendary
Activity: 1988
Merit: 1317
Get your game girl
December 13, 2016, 12:37:41 PM
#9
You haven't? Yours truly was full member when entering the DT ranks (with high activity, but still full member).
I meant DT 2...

As for reputation, you probably don't visit the collectibles section very often.
I might, since I'm already in the process of launching something of my own which I believe will be a nice add-on to your collection. Smiley

I've traded for several btc in total with zepher myself (and that's still the lower end of the range).
Yes,I don't doubt any of the feedbacks or the fact they're on the DT.
legendary
Activity: 2058
Merit: 1030
I'm looking for free spin.
December 13, 2016, 12:27:03 PM
#8
This site is already been discuss here and i think you should do not trust that mixer.. we already have reputative and already tested mixer such as bitmixer and cryptomixer why you still trust that site even you already knows that site is scam.. next you do not deal again without searching it here or asking someone here so that you are far in any scammers online.
copper member
Activity: 1904
Merit: 1874
Goodbye, Z.
December 13, 2016, 12:21:06 PM
#7
I haven't seen a Full Member with less contribution to the forum and or is known as a reputed member by the community as whole on the DT.
usually people who get in DT,for example Lutpin/Mexxer/Vod etc are known to bust scams/find spammers/do n number of things to preserve forum's integrity.I mean they had to go a long way to climb up the ladder whereas you made it in really short time.
You haven't? Yours truly was full member when entering the DT ranks (with high activity, but still full member).
As for reputation, you probably don't visit the collectibles section very often.
I've traded for several btc in total with zepher myself (and that's still the lower end of the range).
legendary
Activity: 1988
Merit: 1317
Get your game girl
December 13, 2016, 12:17:30 PM
#6
I contribute to the forum in my own way Smiley I am well known in the Collectibles section, have done extensive trading on this forum, as well as managed large amounts of other users BTC for Group Buys and proxy purchases. I am also known in real life by other well known members here. Everyone who needs to know who I am, know Smiley

...and thank you Wink
No No...I didn't mean it in that sense...usually people who get in DT,for example Lutpin/Mexxer/Vod etc are known to bust scams/find spammers/do n number of things to preserve forum's integrity.I mean they had to go a long way to climb up the ladder whereas you made it in really short time.I will be randomly dropping messages in case I need a help from a DT member,hope you don't mind that. Smiley
copper member
Activity: 686
Merit: 603
Electricity is really just organized lightning
December 13, 2016, 12:10:55 PM
#5
You're on DT ? Since when ? Shocked

I haven't seen a Full Member with less contribution to the forum and or is known as a reputed member by the community as whole on the DT.Comes as a surprise,anyway congrats with the new position.

Around a month now.

I contribute to the forum in my own way Smiley I am well known in the Collectibles section, have done extensive trading on this forum, as well as managed large amounts of other users BTC for Group Buys and proxy purchases. I am also known in real life by other well known members here. Everyone who needs to know who I am, know Smiley

...and thank you Wink
legendary
Activity: 1988
Merit: 1317
Get your game girl
December 13, 2016, 11:54:17 AM
#4
HotSwap has already been tagged by myself and other DT users, but I will add this one on as well I guess.
Sorry man Undecided
You're on DT ? Since when ? Shocked

I haven't seen a Full Member with less contribution to the forum and or is known as a reputed member by the community as whole on the DT.Comes as a surprise,anyway congrats with the new position.
hero member
Activity: 714
Merit: 528
December 13, 2016, 08:55:54 AM
#3
There goes 19 BTC to scammer's wallet.

Please never use an unknown Mixer, always use a trusted mixer that has been guaranteed legit by the community such as Bitmixer and Cryptomixer.
Avoid any other mixer that doesn't have any trust from the community.

I'm sorry for you loss, Dude Sad
copper member
Activity: 686
Merit: 603
Electricity is really just organized lightning
December 13, 2016, 07:14:52 AM
#2
Why WHY WHY would you send ~20 BTC to a well known scammer?! Why Huh

MoriartyBitcoin has stolen larger amounts than this. He stole 127 BTC from user rickyjames here.

That BTC is gone dude, I am sorry.

HotSwap has already been tagged by myself and other DT users, but I will add this one on as well I guess.

Sorry man Undecided

newbie
Activity: 2
Merit: 0
December 13, 2016, 07:02:16 AM
#1
What happened::
sent 19.26 BTC to coinmixer.net (admin HotSwap). tx status (copy from: https://coinmixer.net/tx/iMjwV4tpZeT5gEYc):

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Status:    Cancel
Date Added:    July 2, 2016 at 17:26
Payment Address:    1EZn7LGNjcxopGKTX96YrjUKC3HrZwoBoW
Forward Address(es):
  1NFWd8Z4rNypZmrT65ztyPWWB8iyVtXUo7
  1BeP1RC478MNZGKTwasffDi98r9Uut9MXy
  14bGbHPaJn6pDW32gZqX7gvFeKTGFy3sqB
  17kYukVzbav59Aps6ZLHE63nAkrUtmAcU5
  1EtSofo216Scsa3j54NpafD9w1jNty8ZW3
  18kWneTav55xdrCdpHNKawM4ptX9igNw3C
  1BJsL2vxPCscp1JLqVMKY5spLDF72Dc3sz

Amount Received:    19.26354005 BTC
Service Fee:    0.31592206 BTC (1.64%)
Send Amount:    18.94761799 BTC

none of the 7 addresses have any transactions.

filled out form on the site, sent emails to [email protected] from different email accounts, sent PM to HotSwap.

not a single response over half a year

Scammers Profile Link:
HotSwap:
https://bitcointalksearch.org/user/hotswap-67018

Reference Link:
https://coinmixer.net/tx/iMjwV4tpZeT5gEYc

Amount Scammed:
~19 BTC / around $14k USD

Payment Method:
bitcoin

Proof of Payment:
blockchain.info

Additional Notes:
yes I know he has bad reputation, now you can add another $14k scammed by HotSwap
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